Welcome to Graysbrook Capital

Graysbrook Capital is a private equity lender covering Atlantic Canada. Through our network of mortgage brokers, we have provided hundreds of short term mortgages for builders and residents in the Atlantic Region.

Our head office is in Moncton (New Brunswick) with a branch in Dartmouth (Nova Scotia). Whether you’re from Halifax (HRM), St. John’s, Moncton, Fredericton, Saint John, Charlottetown, or anywhere in between, we’re here to help!

Meet Our Team

Owen MacNeil

President

Owen is a co-founder and president of Graysbrook Capital. Owen’s history has strong roots of entrepreneurship and company growth.

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Owen MacNeil

Owen is a co-founder and president of Graysbrook Capital. Owen’s history has strong roots of entrepreneurship and company growth. Having been involved with several Atlantic Canadian start-up companies and living in five different Maritime cities, Owen now calls Moncton home.

As an active investor in Maritime companies, and with his background of project management and customer service, Owen feels at home supporting the Maritimes mortgage broker network.

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Derrick MacNeil

Vice-President

Derrick is a co-founder and vice-president of Graysbrook Capital. He’s been involved in the real estate industry for over 25 years with single and multi-unit management, construction and development projects.

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Derrick MacNeil

Derrick is a co-founder and Vice-President of Graysbrook Capital. Derrick has been involved in the real estate industry for over 25 years with single unit and multi-unit management as well as construction and development projects.

Prior to joining Graysbrook Capital full time, Derrick managed a multi-facility operation in the oil and gas industry for an international company managing over 150 people, delivering flawless service to the customers, while managing several multimillion dollar budgets for Canada East.

Derrick resides in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

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Ryan MacNeil

Director of Business Development

Ryan’s career has spanned across a variety of industries, including Engineering, Equity Banking and Account Management in Consumer Goods. Ryan’s experiences include managing multi-million dollar P&L’s, while overseeing direct reports.

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Ryan MacNeil

Ryan is the Director of Business Development for Graysbrook Capital. Ryan’s career has spanned across a variety of industries, including Engineering, Equity Banking & most recently in Account Management in Consumer Goods. Ryan’s experiences include managing multi-million dollar P&L’s, while overseeing direct reports. Ryan has recently joined GBC and returned to his East Coast roots from Ontario.

Ryan lives with his wife Aleya and their daughter in Dartmouth, NS.

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James Hipson

Underwriter

James understands the need for thinking outside the box. His keen eye for finding the “right” solution and in-depth knowledge of mortgage finance has made James the personification of our growing company.

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James Hipson

James is the Underwriter for Graysbrook Capital and brings 14 years of mortgage industry experience to the table. Having held positions with Wells Fargo Financial and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, James understands the need for thinking “outside the box”. His attention to detail along with his expert underwriting skills has earned him respect throughout the industry. His keen eye for finding the “right” solution and in-depth knowledge of mortgage finance has made James the personification of our growing company.

James lives with his wife Lise, and their two children, in Moncton, New Brunswick.

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Curt Comeau, CPA, CMA

Director of Finance

Over his 20 year career, Curt has been involved in several industries including financial services, manufacturing and public practice where he held leadership roles as a controller and consultant.

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Curt Comeau, CPA, CMA

Curt is Graysbrook Capital’s Director of Finance. Over his 20 year career, Curt has been involved in several industries including financial services, manufacturing and public practice where he held leadership roles as a controller and consultant. Curt recently joined the team and is looking forward to being a part of the future growth of the company.

Curt lives with his wife Stephanie in Riverview, N.B.

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Cindy Geldart

Client Services Administrator

With over 15 years of experience in customer service and accounting, Cindy brings great organizational skills, an outgoing personality, and a friendly face to the Graysbrook Capital family.

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Cindy Geldart

Cindy is our Client Services Administrator. She joined our team in July 2015, and brings with her 15 years of experience in customer service and accounting. Cindy also brings great organizational skills, an outgoing personality, and a friendly face to the Graysbrook Capital family.

Cindy and her husband Tim live in Riverview, NB.

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Mortgage Brokers: Our Industry Partners

We have developed a respected reputation with the broker network, our industry partners.

“Graysbrook Capital delivers great solutions for our clients requiring flexibility, quick approvals, fast-funding and a common-sense underwriting approach. Their team is pragmatic, fair and easy to work with. They’re always accessible, and are quick to act on behalf of our mutual clients. Their administrative processes are as seamless as possible, which is a key success factor as time is always of the essence.

I highly recommend Graysbrook Capital for clients requiring private financing. My team and I look forward to helping our clients finance their dreams, with Graysbrook as a key private lending partner.”

BLAKE WILSON, Founder
The Blake Wilson Group
Halifax, Nova Scotia

“I have been extremely pleased with the service I have received from Derrick and James at Graysbrook Capital. They have always met or exceeded their service expectations relative to turn around time on application submissions. I always receive a call within 24 hours of submitting an application to discuss the particulars of a file, and I am particularly impressed with their ability to attempt to find creative solutions to help my clients’ needs. They have a very professional approach and I look forward to continued dealings with them in the future.”

“Partnering with one of the most friendliest teams at Graysbrook Capital, Derrick, Owen and James, has been a fantastic experience for both myself and the agents of my NL Brokerage! GBC offers great support, timely service with a response time within 24 hours or less. They are “Common Sense Lenders” offering short term financing for unique situations for our clients! I would highly recommend to all brokers that you use their services if you have not done so already!”

“I have worked with Derrick and Owen since day one of getting started, I truly believe they are class act and they are there to help both the clients and brokers succeed. This has been a great partnership over the years and I am happy to have them as part of my lender solutions for my clients. If you haven’t used their services please make time to connect you will not disappointed . Each situation is different and requires several conversations but in my opinion the executive team of Graysbrook takes a greater understanding to find a resolution. Give them a call today.”

“GBC is a class act organization from senior management and down. They are extremely supportive to all agents in providing timely service as well as “make sense” decisions. GBC is a top choice private lender for us today and going forward.”

“Having worked with Graysbrook Capital over the past few years, I can personally say, that I would recommend their company to all of my colleagues. Working with each and every team member has been nothing but a pleasant experience. They are efficient, always get back to you, communicate at every turn and ensure they help in getting the deal funded.

They are common sense lenders that not only have their customer service in check, but also fill a void in the financial world that most lenders cannot. I have been able to change the financial outcome of many families using their services. With a solid exit strategy, this company will help you get your clients back on track. We all know that circumstances can dictate a person’s financial outcome, Graysbrook Capital can help change that outcome go forward.”

“We are brokers working out of Sydney N.S. In our line of work we run into all manners of credit. It is great to have a short term solution to some unique financing needs. Graysbrook Capital is a trustworthy lender with great integrity. We find them to be flexible, efficient and friendly.”

“Ideal mortgage Inc and I have been working on a continual basis with Graysbrook Capital Ltd. For 5+ years. The principals and staff at Graysbrook are not only highly professional, they are knowledgeable, flexible & above all diligent in carrying out their business. The turnaround time for approvals is above industry standards and the processing of documents is immediate to 48 hour waiting for deals to be reviewed and instructed. The legal process once conditions have been met is also expedited as a result of the close relationship they have with their legal team.

Graysbrook Capital Ltd bring a common sense lending approach to all submissions, provide adequate security, a realistic exit strategy and an ability to service the mortgage and the deal gets done.

Above all the Graysbrook team is fair, they want to profit but not to the detriment of the client.

You could not find better partners for providing lending solutions to your unique and challenging clients.”

NICHOLAS HAMBLIN, Broker/Owner
Ideal Mortgage

“I have worked with the team at Graysbrook Capital for the past several years and I am always impressed with their commitment to service, their client’s, their partners, and the communities they lend in. A great common-sense lender who looks at the big picture and helps find solutions for challenging situations. I have been delighted to work with them and my clients are always happy when a lending solution is available. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a private lending solution.”

Earl Smith, MB, Mortgage Broker
TMG The Mortgage Group
Head of St. Margaret’s Bay, Nova Scotia

“James and Owen at Graysbrook are always a pleasure to deal with. They are quick and efficient and their professionalism is exceptional. They are also very community minded and always willing to be supportive of our community events. I look forward to continuing this partnership to service our clients and community together.”